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AI chatbot creates concern for academic integrity

  • Oscar Vazquez, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 25, 2023
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Research team OpenAI launched their newest project in November of 2022 called ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that can respond to user input and provide detailed responses. Because of its large knowledge base, ChatGPT has been made popular by students to provide academ…

Undergraduate Research Conference announces Spring 2023 winners

  • Claire Westbrook, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 21, 2023
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The Undergraduate Research Conference winners have been announced for Spring 2023. The Undergraduate Research Conference is an annual competition that aims to celebrate academic excellence in undergraduate scholarship in the East Texas community.  

Alum retires from CNN after 35-year career

Alum retires from CNN after 35-year career

  • Sandra Carranza, Managing Editor
  • Updated Apr 11, 2023
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The year was 1988. Chris Hrubesh, newly graduated from SFA with a bachelor’s in mass communication, had nothing but big dreams and a chair in his hatchback as he made his way to Georgia. Now, 35 years, countless trips around the world, an Emmy Award and a Peabody Award later, he has retired …

SFA Gardens to host plant sale this weekend

  • Reiley Boatner, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2023
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SFA Gardens will host their annual Garden Gala Day plant sale on April 1st and 2nd from 9am-2pm at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. This year’s sale is open to everyone and features a wide variety of both native and exotic plants with freeze and heat tolerance.

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Construction Jacks build tiny homes in Village Nac

Construction Jacks build tiny homes in Village Nac

  • Kaylee Lopez, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 4, 2023
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SFA Construction Jacks members built four tiny homes for the residents of Village Nac on Feb. 10. 

OWLE to host teach-in for International Women’s Day

OWLE to host teach-in for International Women’s Day

  • Reiley Boatner, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023
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The Organization for Women’s Leadership and Equity will host a teach-in to celebrate International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 15. Similar to a sit-in protest, this teach-in will focus on education about gender equity and women’s issues. 

Student Publications hosts events for student press freedom day

Student Publications hosts events for student press freedom day

  • Corrie Martz, News Editor
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023
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The Pine Log newspaper and The Stone Fort yearbook will be tabling and hosting an open house event for Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 23. Tabling will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The open house event will be from 3-5p.m. in the BPSC Room 2.112. 

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Alumnus writes book set in fictionalized East Texas

Alumnus writes book set in fictionalized East Texas

  • Brooke Miller, News Editor
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023
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Chris Edwards, a ‘07 and ‘11 SFA graduate, has written a short story collection set in a fictionalized East Texas.  

Texas governor bans TikTok, SFA prepares for possible changes

  • Brooke Miller, News Editor
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a ban due to safety concerns of TikTok, a popular social media app, across all public Texas universities. SFA officials are going through the governor’s directives to decide the best course of action. 

Lumberjack Food Pantry transitions to online system 

  • Reiley Boatner, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 1, 2023
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SFA’s Health and Wellness Hub launched PantrySoft, an online shopping platform for The Lumberjack Food Pantry, on Jan. 17. 

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SFA Alumnus wins season 43 of 'Survivor'

SFA Alumnus wins season 43 of 'Survivor'

  • Corrie Martz, News Editor
  • Updated Mar 14, 2023
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Mike Gabler, a heart valve specialist, graduated SFA in 1993, and 19 years later he made history by being the first winner of “Survivor” to donate all of his million-dollar winnings to charity.  

Board of Regents names Westbrook University’s 10th president

Board of Regents names Westbrook University’s 10th president

  • Sandra Carranza, Managing Editor
  • Updated Mar 1, 2023
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The Board of Regents unanimously voted to begin the process of appointing Dr. Steve Westbrook the 10th president of SFA at their Board meeting on Jan. 29. 

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Dining Services brings new to-go box program to dining halls

Dining Services brings new to-go box program to dining halls

  • Oscar Vazquez, Staff Writer
  • Updated Feb 13, 2023
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Dining Services introduced a new to-go box program, where students can pay a one-time fee of $5.99 for a reusable box to use throughout the semester.

Student Government Association Senate passes new bill for drink testers

Student Government Association Senate passes new bill for drink testers

  • Oscar Vazquez, Staff Writer
  • Updated Feb 13, 2023
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The Student Government Association Senate passed a Test my Drink Cards bill on Jan. 25 at the SGA Senate meeting.

LULAC holds panel for custodial labor rights

  • Kaylee Lopez, Staff Writer
  • Updated Feb 13, 2023
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SFA’s League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC, held an open panel on Jan. 23 to discuss issues that custodians are facing on campus. Students and custodial workers attended the meeting to learn more about custodial labor rights. 

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